Pain Evaluation Checklist: 10 Ways to Help Your Parent Describe Pain

Paulam

about 1 month ago

I've often struggled with trying to describe my different aches and pains. Now I can go through this list to help me record my feelings day to day, and until the next Drs. appointment. Thank you for making the list for those of us that need it.

bbnrse

about 1 month ago

Keeping a time line on how long it takes for the medicine to work and how long it lasts. Also does it totally alleviate the pain or only partially. I also liked the information on whether it affects ones ADLs.

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to answer the questions on identifying the pains so that the Doctor can evaluate properly and prescribe appropriate Pain Management medication

I try to do this already with my mom, but I haven't been specific enough

pippy

9 months ago

my dad will say he feels terrible, when i ask him whats the matter, or what part of his body hurts, he just says 'oh by there, but its gone now im ok'...i repeatedly ask him and he will say im ok now!....how can i match that one!

Tersiab

about 1 year ago

My Dad has bad gout attacks. His feet become very swollen. When it is very bad he just won't get out of bed - which is great! Other days he exhibits no sign of being in pain whatsoever - he will walk effortlessly. I think the pain reseptors in hs brain has been damaged. Then two minutes later he will be incapacitated by the gout-pain and need assistance to walk. From time to time he has sharp stabbing pains in his head. Dad responds well to over the counter meds.

The Caregive­r's Voice

about 1 year ago

And then after asking all these questions, you'll likely have to ask them again, when your loved one asks, "What pain?" Why are you asking me all these questions?" SMILE It sounds funny, but it happens! GREAT Questions for identifying the pain. Worth it to print this and keep in your caregiving file.

MarchHare08

over 1 year ago

Being able to have the check list in hand whenever needed. This way I can show it to Mom and maybe she'll understand what I what to know.